West Ham United are preparing a transfer proposal for Toulouse centre-back Charlie Cresswell, sources confirm, as the London club eyes signings that can help turn their season around.<\/p>\n
The Hammers have endured a hugely disappointing campaign so far, and they currently sit third-bottom of the Premier League table, four points away from safety.<\/p>\n
West Ham<\/a> have conceded the second-most goals (38) of any team in the division, and 23-year-old Cresswell is viewed as a player who could reinforce their defence.<\/p>\n The former Leeds United centre-back\u00a0has used his time at Toulouse to gain top-level experience and develop his game away from the English spotlight.<\/p>\n Cresswell joined Toulouse from Leeds in the summer of 2024 and has established himself as one of the French club\u2019s most important players.<\/p>\n The Preston-born defender has played every minute of Toulouse\u2019s 16 Ligue 1 matches this term, scoring three goals and helping his side to keep six clean sheets.<\/p>\n The Hammers\u00a0have been monitoring him throughout the season, and are preparing to launch a proposal. They are keen to secure Cresswell\u2019s signature this month, should an agreement be reached.<\/p>\n Want more breaking transfer lines from original sources? Add TEAMtalk as a preferred source on Google <\/a>to your favourites list for news you can trust.<\/p>\n West Ham gearing up for a vital month<\/p>\n West Ham have a limited budget but feel the proposed terms for Cresswell should not be an issue, either at club or personal level. He is now considering a switch to the London Stadium.<\/p>\n My colleague, Fraser Fletcher, revealed earlier this week that West Ham were set to sell winger Luis Guilherme amid interest from Sporting CP<\/a>. The Brazilian is now closing in on a move worth around \u20ac17m (\u00a315m \/ $20m), which will give the Hammers some funds to play with.<\/p>\n However, while there is confidence about the finances for a move for Cresswell, West Ham\u2019s overall situation is causing some concern.<\/p>\n They are facing a potential relegation battle, and the job security of manager Nuno Espirito Santo remains uncertain.<\/p>\n A return to the Premier League aligns with Cresswell\u2019s ambitions, but the lack of clarity surrounding the club\u2019s on and off-field direction for the remainder of the season needs addressing.<\/p>\n West Ham remain hopeful of completing a deal and have made some early progress in their efforts to strengthen their defensive options.<\/p>\n Meanwhile, the Hammers are set to add two new strikers this month.<\/p>\n Meanwhile, Graeme Bailey reported earlier today that West Ham have agreed terms with Gil Vicente to sign forward Pablo<\/a>, who has notched an impressive nine goals in 12 Primeira Liga matches this term.<\/p>\n And now, Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that the Hammers are set to sign Lazio striker Taty Castellanos, in a deal worth \u20ac29m (\u00a325.3m \/ \u00a334m).<\/p>\n \u201cTaty Castellanos to West Ham, here we go! Deal agreed for \u20ac29m from Lazio,\u201d Romano posted on X.<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cAgreement in place also over long term deal for the Argentinian striker. West Ham sign both Castellanos and Pablo (from Gil Vicente) upfront.\u201d<\/p>\n